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Guernsey’s Fund Foundry: Backing The Next Generation Of Fund Managers (Podcast)
The Fund Foundry, a pioneering 12-month program in the Crown Dependencies, offers first-time and emerging fund managers £25,000 service vouchers, mentorship from established managers, and access to Guernsey's sustainable finance ecosystem. Directors Rebecca Booth, Justin Sykes, and Dirk Bischof explain how the program helps managers transform strong investment theses into viable fund launches, particularly for impact-focused and climate-oriented strategies.
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Guernsey Private Investment Funds (PIFs): A Complete Guide
The 2025 Private Investment Fund Rules introduced by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission represent a significant regulatory shift, expanding eligible investor categories while removing previous requirements for managers and auditors. This comprehensive guide examines the streamlined application process, investor qualification criteria, and structural flexibility that position Guernsey PIFs as a competitive quick-to-market fund option for sophisticated investors and family offices.
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Guernsey Included In UK And Gulf Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a free trade agreement that includes Guernsey for goods and key financial services elements. This development strengthens the island's international trading position with the six-nation bloc comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for local businesses while deepening existing relationships across financial and professional services sectors.
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A Look Back At The Guernsey Funds Forum 2026 (Video)
Guernsey's annual flagship event in London brought together industry leaders to examine the island's £1 trillion in managed assets and its evolving role in global private capital markets. The gathering explored how Guernsey's diverse fund structures and regulatory agility continue to attract emerging fund managers and support innovative investment approaches in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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Guernsey’s PIF Reforms: Evergreen Opportunities
The alternative funds market is experiencing a structural transformation as investors increasingly demand access to long-term investment strategies without the rigid lockups of traditional closed-ended funds. Evergreen fund structures are emerging as a compelling solution, offering periodic liquidity while maintaining long-term investment horizons across asset classes like private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. Guernsey's 2025 reforms to its Private Investment Fund regime have removed critical bar
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